George J. Maguolo letter to Folks - November 3, 1918
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November 3, [1918] Dear Folks – a few days ago I received the startling news, the fact that America had been wounded. He writes me from the hospital that a machine gun bullet caught him in the leg which has not caused a serious wound. In fact I suspect that by now he may be well on the road to recovery and by the time this letter reaches you, back to duty. Strange that he should be convalescing at a hospital only a two hour ride from the post I have just left, and I did not get a chance to see him. In my last letter ([October] 29th) I mentioned moving to a new location after an eventful trip across France. this
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[page 2] post happens to be in eastern France within an old fortress historically famous from its foundation by the Romans. It surmounts a knob as do all fortifications over looking a beautiful surrounding country. More than this of course I may not tell. There are many inconviences and at times thing seem exceedingly dull but as I have always done it is only the bright side that I may tell. You may imagine what conditions are in such a confinement. Fortunately, Ray and Simpson are still with me and a prospect of getting Ray L. and America. The detachment is made up of rye bread artists and
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ex- architects. Much of our spare moments are spent in dabbling with the Arts and Sketching. Christmas cards now occupy idle moments. Among us is an old Scotchman who made a clever set of wooden soldiers – etc., which he expects to send to his children for Xmas. This reminds me of my package which you have already sent perhaps. Did you get a certificate from America? It is now our two months that I get no word from the States. There should be some accumilation when it does arrive. There will probably be some disappointments among my friends in regards
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to Xmas presents but it cant be done in my present location and under the present financial conditions. (I now have 4 months back pay coming to me.) Do you continue to receive the $15 allotments? The Allie situation certainly looks incouraging and we are very inthusuastic with the ultimate prospects which may present themselves by the time this letter reaches you. This is all I know for this time Sincerely [Corporal] George J. Maguolo Co. “H” 29th [Engineers] A.P.O. #714 [censor signature]
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| Title | George J. Maguolo letter to Folks - November 3, 1918 |
| Creator | Maguolo, George J. |
| Source | Maguolo, George J. Letter to Folks. 3 November 1918. George J. Maguolo Papers, 1917-1945. A0969. Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, Missouri. |
| Description | George J. Maguolo wrote a letter to his parents on November 3, 1918 while in France. Maguolo was in the 29th Engineers Company H and served in France until 1919. In this letter, Maguolo stated that his brother, America, had been wounded and was convalescing at a camp. |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918 |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I |
| Site Accession Number | A0969 |
| Contributing Institution | Missouri History Museum |
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| Date Original | November 3, 1918 |
| Language | English |